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West Coast Landfill
The Regional District is the owner of the West Coast Landfill which is operated by a Contractor. The Landfill operates under a Regional Solid Waste Management Plan which has been approved by the Ministry of Environment.
Landfill Fees
| Solid Waste | Tipping Fee | Other Charges |
|---|---|---|
| Loads of 83 kg or greater - As of January 1, 2025 | $150.00 per tonne | $15.00 minimum |
| Loads under 83 kg (each garbage bag or can) | $5.00 each | $5 min. for unweighed loads |
| Surcharge for loads containing Recyclable Materials; Controlled Waste; or Organic Waste or for Unsecured loads | Double the standard tipping fee | |
| Recyclable Materials | Tipping Fee | Other Charges |
| Fish Nets and Rope | $150.00 per tonne | $15.00 minimum |
| Mattress or Box Spring | $23.00 each | |
| Organics | $115.00 per tonne | $5.00 minimum / $5.00 per 20 L Bucket |
| Residential Branches | $10.00 per load | |
| Controlled Waste | Tipping Fee | Other Charges |
| Construction/Demolition Waste - As of January 1, 2025 | $185.00 per tonne | $15.00 minimum |
| Land clearing debris | $240.00 per tonne | $15.00 minimum |
| Pumpings from domestic septic tanks | $160.00 per tonne | |
| Fish, shrimp shells, and animal carcasses | $200.00 per tonne | $100.00 minimum |
| Loads containing fish feed totes | $400.00 per tonne | $160.00 minimum |
To find the Tipping Fees for the West Coast Landfill refer to HERE.
To find the Tipping Fees for the West Coast Landfill refer to: R1033-6 West Coast Landfill Tipping and Regulations 2023
Ocean Plastics
An ocean plastics depot is located on site and operated by the Ocean Legacy Foundation in partnership with the ACRD. This depot provides a vital service in managing debris collected from coastline cleanups and has been successfully supporting waste diversion in the region for many years.
Ocean Plastic Depot Membership Info Sheet
Contact Information:Ocean Legacy Depot Coordinator Benoit Sandjian
uclueletdepot@oceanlegacy.ca
Regulations:
- Tipping fee is double for uncovered loads.
- No salvaging
- Certain materials are not accepted at the landfill. Examples of items in this category are: reactive or radioactive wastes, hazardous waste, special waste as defined in the Waste Management Act, solid waste that is on fire or smouldering.
- Arrangements must be made in advance for other materials and may require a permit from the Ministry of Environment. An example of this material is contaminated soil.
Asbestos and Drywal
Asbestos Disposal
Pre-1990 many products containing Asbestos were used in construction. It can be found in vermiculite, insulations, pipe wrap and boiler insulation, cement pipe, textured ceilings, wallboard and siding, flooring (adhesives), in drywall mud/joint filler, roofing shingles, artificial fire logs, gaskets, and a wide range of other materials.
If Asbestos-containing materials are in good condition and left intact, they do not pose a significant risk of releasing Asbestos fibres into the air. However, these materials are hazardous when they deteriorate of if they are disturbed (for example, when they are handled, sanded, drilled into or broken up so that they crumble). Asbestos fibres are very fine and can stay in the air for hours. Breathing in Asbestos fibres may cause serious lung problems, including lung diseases or cancer.
Homeowners and contractors need to take precautions when disturbing or handling asbestos containing materials. To protect you and your family, hire a qualified professional to identify asbestos and other hazardous materials before you renovate. Hazardous materials are identified through a Hazardous Materials Survey (HazMat Survey). Here is a list of local companies that can assist with surveys, testing and safe removal.
Hazardous Materials Survey, Testing, and Removal Services information sheet
- Small asbestos bag - $2 each
- Small asbestos bag - $3 each
Asbestos containing material must be double bagged in 6 mil poly asbestos bags. Bags must be goose-neck tied and sealed with duct tape.
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Location & Hours
West Coast Landfill is located at 1500 Alaska Pine Road
Contact them at 250-726-2727
- Monday to Friday - 10 am to 4 pm
- Saturday - 10 am to 4 pm
- Closed Sunday
Note: Landfill is closed on Statutory Holidays.
Payment Options
Interac, Visa and Mastercard are accepted.No cheques, please
To set up an account download the Credit Application pdf form,fill out and fax to 250-723-1327 or mail to the
ACRD Office at:
3008-5th Ave
Port Alberni, BC
V9Y 2E3